# Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source

https://mins.news/en/item/20165

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 12:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/top-iranian-commander-visited-iraq-to-discuss-disarmament-plan-source?traffic_source=rss

> A source says top Iranian commander Esmail Qaani visited Iraq for meetings. The discussions focused on the Iraqi government’s plan to disarm armed groups. The proposal would place their weapons under state control. The source did not provide further details about the meetings or the plan’s implementation.

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